One of the most important festivals in Tokyo take place around 15th August. One of the main attractions is this parade were people carry these statues and the rest throw water to them. The pity of this year’s festival was the weather. It rained the whole weekend, so throwing water when it’s raining it’s not that funny.
By the way, don’t ask me what all this event is really about, because I have no idea… For me it was like the Semana Santa, but in summer and a bit more abstract…
In the same market as in a previous post, I also found a stand where they sell since 1988…
When I went to the fireworks, I found out some kind of market where you could find many things to eat while looking at the fireworks. Here you have some of the things you could buy there:
…yakisoba…
…corn…
…squid…
…and the dessert, bananas covered with chocolate with different colours…
I live this everyday and I still do not get used to the silence in the morning and everything in order: no race, no shout, no one speaking by phone, talking… not even praying… Nothing. Just calm, order and introspection: newspapers, books, nap, english course,… And, of course: one after the other.
Where would you start a visit to Tokyo? Exactly, anywhere but in the electronic quarter… Where did I start? Yes, you are right… Akihabara, the area where you can find all kind of shops with all kind of electronic devices. You can find there:
…sirens… (quite a niche market)
…a pink stand with a pink laptop… (and probably they do sell it)
…and of course, a superhero…
…and friends…
